RNLI 200 Voices

29. Road to Recovery: Annie Jagoe

After Portrush lifeguard Annie Jagoe helped rescue a man with spinal injuries, he was told he would never walk again. But 1 year on, the story took a twist 
When Portrush lifeguard Annie Jagoe heard the words: ‘Unconscious body in the water’ over her VHF radio, she scanned Benone Beach. Hearing that the casualty couldn’t move, Annie grabbed her spinal board.
Matthew, the surfer that Annie and her fellow lifeguards aided that day, was told that he’d never walk again. Yet, on the anniversary of the accident 1 year later, Matthew made a return to the water. And Annie was at his side. 
Interested in being a frontline lifesaver? Like Annie, you can help keep beachgoers safe. Find out how to <a href="https://lifesavingjobs.rnli.org/become-a-lifeguard">become a lifeguard</a> and learn more about what’s involved in this unique and rewarding job.
200 Voices is produced by <a href="https://www.adventurousaudio.co.uk/">Adventurous Audio</a> for the RNLI  
Interview by Adventurous Audio 
Soundtrack composed and performed by <a href="https://www.jonnicholls.com/">Jon Nicholls</a>     
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Discover how the RNLI - the charity that saves lives at sea - has been saving and changing lives since 1824. You’ll hear the voices of brave lifesavers, grateful survivors, selfless volunteers, kind supporters, fascinating experts and more, all sharing their own special RNLI stories.